A message from the Pastor: January 2015

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Dear  friends,

This  issue  of  the  Gleam  goes  to  press  in  the  midst  of  Christmas  preparations.    The  or-­ gan  has  been  tuned.    The  poinsettias  are  in  the  office,  staying  warm  till  Christmas  Eve.     A  big  pile  of  toys  awaits  delivery  by  Kathy  Stewart  to  the  Melrose  Housing  Authority,   where  they  will  make  some  children  very  happy.  Joe,  our  custodian,  is  making  things   neat  and  clean  after  the  delicious  breakfast  and  amazing  audience  participation  Christ-­ mas  pageant  yesterday.

The  presence  of  the  Spirit  at  First  United  Methodist  Church  is  palpable.    We  are  not   without  challenges.    But  there  is  a  positive,  “can  do  attitude”  as  we  worship  and  minis-­ ter    together.    It’s  a  privilege  to  serve  Christ  with  you.    May  the  new  year  find  us  mov-­ ing  together  into  a  faithful  future.

Stacey